Civilian Spotlight: Getting to know Robert J. McGaffin

By Ms. Carrie E David (SMDC/ARSTRAT)November 18, 2009

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Robert J. McGaffin is the safety manager for the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command. He joined the command in May. McGaffin has 33 years of federal service - 26 years military and seven as a Department of the Ar... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

Name: Robert J. McGaffin, Safety Manager, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala.

Age: 60

Hometown: Wherever I'm at

Years of federal service: 33 years total - 26 years military, 7 years DA civilian, at USASMDC/ARSTRAT since May 2009

Education: Master of Science in industrial technology/safety management

Marital status: Married

Children: Four - 17, 20, 21 and 33 years old

Activities/hobbies: Sailing, motorcycle

Favorite movie: Forrest Gump

Favorite TV show: Friends

Favorite band: Queen

Favorite thing about working for the Army: Helping Soldiers

What made you want to work for the Army: Diversity of the Army mission